We are the Latin America Committee of German Business
The Latin America Committee of German Business (LADW) draws on the competence of industry to develop business cooperation between Germany and Latin America so as to render it more focused, more efficient, and ultimately more effective. The business-driven body is hosted by the Federation of German Industries (BDI) in Berlin.
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Gunnar Kilian, LADW Chairman: „Latin America is an important and promising region for German companies. This is the conviction with which we compete.”
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About us
The LADW unswervingly represents the interests of German business vis-à-vis its economic and political partners in Germany and Latin America. It is committed to the consistent expansion of economic collaboration.
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OUR Members
Leading representatives of German business with a strong interest in Latin America are involved in the LADW. Get to know us.
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Latin America Brief
President Milei has stabilized the country in a serious crisis. Now he must continue his reform course. A further recovery of the continent’s second largest economy would be important for South America.
Investors are showing a surprisingly high level of interest in new concessions. The government now wants to increase the proportion of private participation in them.
The country is currently readjusting its position in global politics. This could become a strategic advantage for the most important investment location for the German economy in South America.
News
After 25 years of negotiations, an agreement was reached at the Mercosur summit in Montevideo.
Recap: 40th German-Brazilian Economic Meeting in the Autostadt.
Why Latin America?
Strategically positioned between Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, the 663 million predominantly young consumers create an innovation-friendly market with great potential and with a GDP of over US$ 7 trillion.
German companies have been making their way here for over a century. Today they are viewed as part of society. Shared political, economic and social values make Latin America an important ally to Germany, particularly in key areas such as trade, climate protection, energy policy and raw materials.
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